Following a review of the expenditure of the funding allocation for the code for the current season, on a recommendation from the Greyhound Reference Group, the following increases have been approved by Tasracing for the remainder of this financial year (to 30 June 2018): Starter Bonus – This will be increased from $100 to $200…
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From the CEO’s Desk – April 2018
Friday 20 April 2018
Elwick track redevelopment update As noted in my last CEO message, Tasracing appointed highly experienced firm Dalton Consulting Engineers (DCE) to undertake the concept design work for the thoroughbred track redevelopment project at Elwick. It is proposed that DCE will present a range of conceptual designs for evaluation by industry stakeholders. The next step will…
Harness Program Amendments
Wednesday 4 April 2018Please note the following amendments have been made to the April program: Hobart – Friday, 13th April EHC13041801 – 3YO & Older. Non Winners (C or M penalty races) in last 20 starts. MS. 1609m. PBD/Sex. $5,500 Launceston – Sunday, 29th April LNC29041802 – 3YO & Older. Non Winners (C or M penalty races) in…
Tasmanian Trotters Buy and Sell Group
Thursday 29 March 2018
TASRACING has developed a buy and sell Facebook page that is designed to secure names of people who are interested in buying into the concept. The Facebook buy and sell group is aimed at promoting the growth of trotting racing in Tasmania. To join the buy and sell group, visit the Facebook page here: Tasmanian…
Harness Program Amendments – April
Wednesday 28 March 2018Please note the following program amendments: Devonport – 6th April DVC06041804 – incorrectly shown in Harness.org as a 3C0/3C1 – should be 3YO & Older C0/C1 2297m RBD $5,500. Launceston – 15th April LNC15041801 – 2C0/2C1. AE 3YO & Older Non Winners with less than 20 points. 2YO drawn first. Amended to 2YO. AE 3YO &…
Trotting in Tasmania to launch in July 2018
Friday 9 March 2018
The international appeal of trotting has been confirmed, with 4 races set to be exported into Europe within the first month of the recommencement of racing in Tasmania. Read more about the arrival of trotting in Tasmania in our Info Pack here.